Apple joining was first noted by Brandon Jones from Google, who is one of the chairs of the WebVR Community Group. Jones was also quick to note, however, that “group participation does not necessarily imply a commitment to implement.”

Here is how WebVR is described:

WebVR is an open standard that makes it possible to experience VR in your browser. The goal is to make it easier for everyone to get into VR experiences, no matter what device you have.

With Apple joining WebVR, the community group now includes members from all major web browser vendors, such as Google Mozilla, and Apple. Google has arguably spearheaded the WebVR efforts, bringing support to its Cardboard and Daydream headsets and launching a dedicated website for showcasing projects that take advantage of virtual reality.

While Apple joining the WebVR Community Group could very well lead to nothing, it’s a notable step in the right direction. It’s certainly something to keep an eye on as time progresses, especially with the pending High Sierra and iOS 11 releases.